People v. Clark

This is an appeal by the defendant, A. D. Clark, Jr. Originally, the defendant was convicted of murder and was sentenced to death by a three-judge panel. However, the Illinois Supreme Court vacated the death sentence, and on resentencing, a term of imprisonment of not less than 800 nor more than 2,400 years was imposed.

Initially, we must recognize that there exists a problem of jurisdiction in the appellate court. The second sentencing hearing was held on January 20,1978, and the order sentencing the defendant to imprisonment was filed on February 6, 1978. No timely notice of appeal was filed…